Tides Today & Tomorrow in Nags Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Nags Head, NC.
Next low tide : in 38m at 9:59 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:38 am (2.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:53 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8652226
Common Questions About Tides

Nags Head, NC Tides - Oct 2001

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:263.97:373.91:180.91:351.06:576:46Full Moon1Mon
2Tue7:584.08:103.91:480.82:100.96:586:44Full Moon2Tue
3Wed8:304.18:433.82:180.72:450.96:596:43Full Moon3Wed
4Thu9:044.29:193.72:490.73:220.97:006:41Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri9:414.39:583.63:240.74:041.07:006:40Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat10:214.310:403.44:020.84:501.17:016:39Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun11:054.211:263.34:461.05:411.27:026:37Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon11:524.25:351.16:351.27:036:36Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue12:163.312:454.26:301.17:341.27:046:34Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed1:153.21:484.17:321.18:391.17:056:33Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu2:273.33:004.18:401.19:420.97:056:32Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri3:413.54:074.29:490.910:410.67:066:30Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat4:453.85:084.310:540.611:360.37:076:29Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun5:444.26:064.411:580.37:086:28Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon6:394.57:004.412:300.012:580.17:096:26New Moon15Mon
16Tue7:304.87:504.41:19-0.21:52-0.17:106:25New Moon16Tue
17Wed8:184.98:374.22:04-0.22:42-0.17:116:24New Moon17Wed
18Thu9:054.99:254.02:47-0.13:310.07:116:22Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri9:524.810:143.83:310.14:230.37:126:21Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat10:414.611:043.54:190.45:180.67:136:20Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun11:304.311:543.35:100.86:130.97:146:19Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon12:194.06:031.27:091.27:156:18First Quarter22Mon
23Tue12:473.11:133.86:591.58:091.47:166:16First Quarter23Tue
24Wed1:523.02:173.68:021.79:081.47:176:15First Quarter24Wed
25Thu3:103.03:243.59:081.79:581.47:186:14First Quarter25Thu
26Fri4:093.24:173.510:051.710:401.37:196:13Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat4:553.35:023.510:561.511:191.17:206:12Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun4:363.54:443.610:431.310:560.96:215:11Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon5:143.75:243.611:281.111:320.76:225:09Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue5:504.06:023.612:090.96:235:08Full Moon30Tue
31Wed6:254.16:393.612:070.612:460.76:245:07Full Moon31Wed
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8652226)

Common Questions About Nags Head, NC Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Nags Head, NC today?

Slack tide in Nags Head, NC is approximately 12:48 am — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Nags Head, NC?

Nags Head, NC is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 30% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are shifting between spring and neap.

What datum are Nags Head, NC tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Nags Head, NC?

Tide predictions for Nags Head, NC come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Nags Head, NC?

Tide data for Nags Head, NC is sourced from NOAA Station #8652226. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8652226.

What is the moon phase in Nags Head, NC tonight?

Tonight the moon over Nags Head, NC is Waning Crescent (30% illuminated). This places Nags Head, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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